Friendly Visitors for Redwater, Alberta

1-2 hours / weekly

Min. 6 months; max. is up to the visitor

The Friendly Visiting program offers supportive visits or calls for isolated seniors in St. Albert and Sturgeon County in need of companionship. The visits can take place at the senior's home or in the community. Community Connections is based in St. Albert (St. Albert Seniors Association) is looking for 1-2 volunteers to provide visits or calls to isolated seniors in Redwater and Redwater's countryside, specifically.

The ideal Friendly Visitor would live in Redwater and/or in proximity to Redwater because they will need to drive to seniors' homes for the visit using their own vehicle, gas, and other needed resources.

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Additional Details & Skills Required

1-hour training provided prior to commencement; after that, training as needed

Certification or Education Required

None specific

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

Good references for Jobs or other volunteering roles
Paid mileage
Access to social and organizational connections
A spot in volunteer appreciation functions

Activities involved

Companion/Visitor

Skills required

Visiting

Requirements:

Interview
References
Vulnerable Sector Search

Also required for this position: Application

Languages Needed:

None

Remote or online
Flexible in schedule
Good for families
Good for groups
Good for youth